Quiet Neighborhoods in Las Vegas Home Buyers Should Consider

Even though Las Vegas has a reputation for being a boisterous, lively city, many of its residents also seek a quiet place to get away from the hustle and bustle. Fortunately, there is a surprising abundance of quiet neighborhoods where locals can enjoy relaxing days away from the beating heart of the legendary city. These neighborhoods feature private yards, covered patios, rarely frequented streets, and access to nearby green spaces that make it easy to forget that the bright lights of the Las Vegas Strip are only a short drive away.

Villas at Windmill at Pinnacle Peaks

A quiet, peaceful community that is home to a gorgeous park, Villas at Windmill at Pinnacle Peaks is a community made up of 108 single-family homes. Homes within the Villas at Windmill community feature Mediterranean-style design and contain three bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and a two-car garage. Residences feature open floor plans and plenty of outdoor space, and the neighborhood's entirely residential streets are free from local traffic. Homeowners take pride in their yards, and you’re likely to see thriving trees and shrubs throughout the neighborhood. The neighborhood park is perhaps the crown jewel of this tranquil community. Homes at Villas at Windmill are approximately 1,900 square feet, and prices fall in the mid $400s.

Northern Lights at Elkhorn Springs

Located only a short walk from Sunny Springs Park and Centennial Hills Park lies Northern Lights at Elkhorn Springs, a small, quiet neighborhood made up of single-family homes. Bordered by an elementary school, Northern Lights is a peaceful community where the streets are lined with trees and residents take pride in their beautifully landscaped yards. Two-story homes feature three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and two-car garages with elements of traditional and Mediterranean-style architecture. Northern Lights at Elkhorn Springs ensures residents have easy access to the freeway, as well as excellent shopping, dining, and the library. Homes within the community are approximately 2,300 square feet and are priced in the mid to high $400s.

Crystal Canyon

Situated within the master-planned community of Summerlin West is Crystal Canyon, a gated community that features both one and two-story floor plans. This incredibly quiet and serene neighborhood is made up of expansive homesites, and the tree-lined streets immediately instill a sense of welcome and tranquility. Residences at Crystal Canyon have three or four bedrooms and as many as three and a half bathrooms. Homes within the Crystal Canyon community vary in size between 1,650 square feet and 2,395 square feet. Local attractions like the Las Vegas Ball Park, Red Rock, and Downtown Summerlin are all within a few minutes’ drive, offering the perfect balance of a peaceful homestead and a thriving greater community. Home prices within Crystal Canyon are priced starting in the low $700s and go up into the low $800s.

Spanish Trail

Thanks to being one of the very first guard-gated golf course communities in all of Las Vegas, Spanish Trail features mature tree-lined streets that offer the kind of quiet and tranquil vibe that’s often hard to come by in a dry desert landscape. Although the community itself is rather large, the gated entrance ensures traffic and outside noise is minimal. And with many homes also having large backyards with private swimming pools and sweeping golf course views, it doesn’t get much better than Spanish Trails if you’re truly after a zen-like setting to call your own. 

Monument at Lone Mountain

Built in 2003, Lone Mountain is a quiet, gated community made up of one and two-story three and four-bedroom homes. In addition to offering peaceful residential streets, the neighborhood also ensures residents have easy access to the nearby freeway, and Skyridge Park is only a short walk away and perfect for enjoying the beautiful Las Vegas weather. Drive for ten minutes and you’ll arrive at the eastern edge of Red Rock Canyon National Park, where you can truly appreciate the area’s natural beauty. Homes within Monument at Lone Mountain are priced between the low $400s and mid $500s, running in size between 1,700 square feet and more than 2,500 square feet.